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First native American to play pro football baseball and play in Olympics?
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Jim Thorpe
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Who was Jim Thorpe?
he was a native American who won medals at the Olympics He also played football, played basketball when it was just starting as a sport, set records in track and field and was a major league baseball player.
Was Jim thorpe Native American?
Yes, Jim Thorpe was part Native American. He was also of European ancestry. He played football, baseball, basketball, and was also an Olympic athlete.
What native American played professional baseball and football and won an olympic medal in track and field?
Jim Thorpe
Who was the native American to play pro baseball and football and won Olympic gold medles in track and fild?
Jim Thorpe
Who was the native American who play professional baseball and football and won olympic gold medals in track and field?
Jim Thorpe.
Who was the native American who played profession baseball and football and won olympic gold medals in track and field?
Jim Thorpe.
Who was the first native American to play pro baseball football and win Olympic gold medals in track and field?
Jim Thorpe.
A native american who played professional baseball and football and won the olympic gold metals in track and field?
Jim Thorpe
What football team is the native American leaders?
The Kansas City "Chiefs"
Who was the first native American to play football in the NFL?
Jim Thorpe was the first Native American to play in the NFL.
Was Gene Bearden baseball player Native American?
Yes, Gene Bearden did have Native American ancestery.
Who is the greatest Native American athlete?
Jim Thorpe,a Sac and Fox,Shawnee and Potowatami Indian, won the Pentathlon and Decathlon in the Summer Olympics of 1912. In addition he was elected the first President of American Football Association, the precurser to the NFL. He was also inducted into the college and professional Football Hall of Fame for his spectacular play in that sport. He also played semi professional baseball. It is no wonder Congress named him Athlete of the Century.
